Birmingham market traders call for meeting with City leader

BIRMINGHAM’S Wholesale Market traders have called for a meeting with City Council leader Mike Whitby after he claimed that cash might be found from developers to support their relocation from the City Centre.

BIRMINGHAM’S Wholesale Market traders have called for a meeting with City Council leader Mike Whitby after he claimed that cash might be found from developers to support their relocation from the City Centre.

The Wholesale Traders Association are now calling for more details from the Tory leader to help end the doubts over their future.

Keith Smith, of the Association, said: “We thank councillor Whitby for his comments recognising both the importance of the Markets to the Birmingham economy and the role the council has to play in supporting the Markets.”

He said they are not willing to go quietly until details of an alternative site, including funding, was confirmed.

“The traders feel that a meeting with coun Whitby is required as soon as possible,” he added.

Ladywood MP Shabana Mahmood has also asked for a meeting with the leader on the issue.